Government Relations & Office of the General Counsel
Governmental Relations
The Office of Governmental Relations manages the agency’s communications and interactions with the ֱ Legislature, the Office of the Governor, elected officials, other state agencies, and stakeholder groups. Any legislative inquiries can be emailed to govrel@tea.texas.gov or call (512) 463- 9682.
Office of the General Counsel
The Office of General Counsel Division provides information and resources about legal issues related to Titles 1 and 2 of the ֱ Education Code (TEC), as well as other TEC provisions for primary or secondary education that affect ֱ public education. Our office answers general questions and provides information about state law but cannot provide legal advice to any party.
ֱ School Law Bulletin
The ֱ School Law Bulletin is printed every two years to capture the applicable ֱ statutes, including enactments from the current ֱ legislative session and any special session(s). After each ֱ legislative session, TEA’s Office of the General Counsel issues updated editions of the Bulletin. The Bulletin is made available to legislative offices, state agencies, local school districts, secondary and post-secondary institutions, and members of the public.
Office of General Counsel
1701 N. Congress Ave.
(512) 463-9720
tealegal@tea.texas.gov